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Several of Manning’s former teammates, coaches, executives and friends were on hand to speak at the ceremony but everyone’s attention was caught when the future Hall of Famer took the stage to give his thanks to the city, the organization and its fans.

Despite spending his final four seasons with the Denver Broncos, Manning reminded everyone that he will remain a Colt for the rest of his life.

“I am deeply, deeply humbled by the remarkable honor the Colts family has bestowed upon me with this statue, retiring my number and inducting me into the legendary Colts’ Ring of Honor,” Manning said at the ceremony. “There is simply no way to express what this all means to me.

“Again, thank you Indianapolis, thank you Indiana. I’m proud to have been a citizen of this town and as I told the world a year and a half ago, I will always be a Colt.”

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Manning spent the first 14 seasons of his career with the Colts, the team that selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.

Manning holds the franchise record for passing yards (54,828), touchdown passes (399), passer rating (94.9) and wins (141) among others. He’s also second in franchise history for games played (208), three behind wide receiver Reggie Wayne and second in fourth quarter comebacks (35).

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The ceremony continues Sunday during halftime of the Colts’ Week 5 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as the team will retire Manning’s No. 18 jersey and induct him into the organization’s Ring of Honor.